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My son was craving ramen. After doing an online search we decided to check out Ramen Takumi. We arrived to the Ramen spot on an early Sunday evening for dinner. The restaurant is located in an older plaza between San Carlos and N Bascom Avenue in San Jose. Parking is accessible but can be limited in the parking lot out front. The ramen restaurant has nice simple cultural modern decor. There are plenty of tables and booths for dining in. A large beautiful Japanese mural is displayed on the wall. We ordered 1 signature spicy garlic tonkotsu ramen, unagi rice, and a Sakura pairing set special that includes a signature spicy garlic tonkotsu ramen, 1 glass of Sakura sake, and gyoza. Everything was high quality and authentic. The tonkotsu ramens were flavorful. There was a lot of ingredients in the ramens which I appreciated. The unagi rice had big portions. It was very delicious. Gyoza was ok. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Ramen Takumi. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The price point was fair. The vibe was inviting and family friendly. If we happen to be close to the area again, we will be back to try other dishes on the menu.
Ramen Takumi is located in the Business Circle on the corner of West San Carlos & South Bascom Avenue. The restaurant is modern and new. There is a beautiful mural on one wall. They also serve beer, Sake, & soft drinks. The menu is on a QR code on your table. The menu consists of ramen, rice bowls, appetizers, etc. They will come over to take your order when you are ready. One unisex restroom. The service was friendly, patient, and helpful. Signature Spicy Garlic Tonkotsu: creamy pork bone broth, braised chashu, pork belly chashu, ajitama (egg), whole grilled garlic, garlic flakes, garlic oil, kikurage mushrooms, green onions, nori, menma (bamboo shoots), wheat noodle (4/5). Flavorful and mildly spicy broth. I liked that they seared the pork chashu. The marinated egg was creamy but needed to be in the broth longer to take the chill off of the yolk. The thin noodles were similar to Chinese Won Ton noodles. I'm not saying they are, just very similar. They were still good and had a nice chew. The noodles are thinner than I usually prefer. But that is just my preference. Overall, still a tasty bowl of ramen. I'll be back. Support your local business.
Broth at the Mouth Yet another ramen restaurant here in the South Bay, as it seems like there's a new spot opening up every other month or so as of late. Not that I'm complaining, mind you, just making an observation. This one is located in SJ's Burbank neighborhood, only about a stone's throw from Valley Fair, and features the usual assortment of soupy goodness, along with all the typical apps and sides one might expect. The Good: *Yelp Waitlist *Service was friendly *Ramen egg was seasoned very well and cooked just a bit jammy, how I like it. *Spicy Garlic Tonkatsu was certainly garlicky,but and not afraid to bring the flavor. I couldn't really taste the Tonkatsu broth, tho, as it was overwhelmed by the garlic. Noodles were a bit thinner than the usual Ramen noodles, but they were adequate. The Meh: *Small shared parking lot with no (nearby) street parking *They do close for two hours (2:30 - 4:30) between lunch and dinner, so be aware if you're trying to do a linner. *The rice in the Karaage rice bowl was overcooked to the point that it was practically a soup. Kinda reminded me of a rice pudding texture, which is great if you're having rice pudding, but not so much if you're not. *Chashu pork had good flavor but it was a bit overcooked and didn't seem freshly made. The Ugly: *They had a sign out front advertising lunch specials, but yet there were none indicated on the menu, which was curious. It wasn't until I went up to the register to pay that I noticed these little mini sign thingamabobbers that should be placed at each table indicating the lunch specials. I'm not sure what good they were doing up at the register, when you order at the table. But, what do I know? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Conclusion: Overall, not a bad spot to get your Ramen fix and should be a welcome addition to this neighborhood.
Extremely tasty ramen! Loved the marinated egg cooked just perfectly for a runny yolk. Loved the whole garlic pieces and sliced/fried garlic pieces! The chashu was thick and tender and seasoned perfectly. The onions, mushroom and seaweed all melded together nicely! The noodles had the right texture and mouthfeel. This bowl had so much savory umami flavor! Loved everything about it, including the texture and crunch! The service was also top notch! Dropped my chopsticks and they were instantly reppaced without asking. Could not have asked for a better experience! I also liked the small details like their refreshing lemon water served in metal cups. It was delicious! Overal 10/10! Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!
***USP: Japanese ramen place with pork, chicken and vegetarian based broth options. ***AMBIANCE AND LOCATION: looks like they took over the green lotus location. I liked that restaurant as well. But, as I wrote in that review, the location is sketchy, parking can get tight at peak hours during which you might have to park a bit away. The ambiance is better than the previous restaurant in this location as they opened it up a bit and it looks spacious. ***SERVICE: great! The lady helping me checked up quite often, she asked for feedback on my ramen as well. ***FOOD: I dined alone so just got the spicy garlic Toripaitan. It's a chicken based broth but also comes with pork chashu. I asked them to skip the pork and get me the rest. Really great bowl of ramen, I still like the one from Marufuku better but this comes a close second. They call it spicy but it wasn't very in my opinion, just very flavorful and I infact asked them for extra spice mix. The broth is deep, rich and creamy. The boiled egg was perfect with a jammy center. Very garlic forward bowl though, in addition to fried garlic slices they also had whole fried garlic cloves. I didn't mind but garlic haters beware! The noodles were bouncy and perfectly aldente. The chicken chashu was surprisingly soft! Kudos to them as most struggle to cook chicken breast. If I had to nitpick, the chicken chashu was too gamey for me, it was just boiled chicken and was too chicken forward.
Ordered: Miso Fire I usually don't eat ramen, but my friend found this place and she wanted to try. Portion size: this thing had A LOT of noodles. I found it very hefty in comparison to other ramen shops. Spice level: I usually don't think ramen is spicy even when it says spicy, but this was actually a pretty good spice. If I had to compare it, it would be like a Shin ramen (red) kind of spice. Toppings are good, they're pretty generous in the amount of toppings they give, but keep in mind for the Miso Fire, there is no egg! Broth was kind of salty in my opinion, but I think for others, this would be good. Service was good, the waiter was kind enough to let us split the check. The place is pretty ok sized but parking is kinda hard so keep that in mind.
We're craving some warm ramen and soup before going to Christmas in the Park in downtown SJ. Looked up this spot and was willing to try it out. Great attentive service and waiters were super nice and friendly. Fast service too, we were in and out in less than 1 hour. The restaurant spacing is good, high ceilings and clean tables. Simple designs. Clean bathroom. The spicy miso ramen was pretty good and spicy enough. The butter corn ramen was good and the noodles were a little bit firm but it'll do. Otherwise I would recommend if you want some quick ramen. Thank you Ramen Takumi!
Stopped by after some nice shopping at Santana row. After not being interested in food in Santana row. We found takumi on yelp and it was only 1 mile away. Plenty of parking outside as the plaza wasn't really busy. It shares the parking spots with a dollar tree, hookah bar, shoe palace, and other restaurants. We ordered the spicy tonkatsu ramen, chashu rice bowl, and the mushroom karage. The rice bowl was on the lighter side where there was much more white rice than actual "sauced" rice than what I usually prefer. The ramen noodle soup was fine, but the lack of chew on the ramen noodles was missing. It tasted like wonton noodles. The highlight of the dinner was definitely the mushroom karage. Definitely a ton of umami and flavor and worth a take-out order from here. Overall, a pleasant dinner here at takumi. Would go for the mushroom small bites, but nothing else really stood out.
We went on Thursday 11/20/2025, with the intention of eating at Green Lotus, and not knowing until we got there the restaurant was now Ramen Takumi. We figured we were there already, so we would try a new restaurant! Upon entering for lunch, there were a couple tables full of people, so there was plenty of space for us. We got seated right away, and the host asked if we wanted to have a high chair - initially declined, but eventually we opted in to use the high chair. A quick glimpse of the menu, and wifey wanted to have ramen, and I wanted a rice bowl to share with our son. We also decided on an appetizer. All in all we got: -Takumi Fried Karaage Mushroom -Classic Tonkatsu Ramen -Chicken Chashu Rice Bowl We are so glad we came here. We will probably come back again!
For a local ramen option, it's great that they're around! Lines for Nagi can get a bit ridiculous so something that is far faster and gets you most of the way there for that ramen itch I'm more than happy to support. Takumi's broth and flavors run a little sweeter, but generally pretty well done overall. Their signature assortment seems to be where they're strongest, as my brother's butter corn ran a little lighter than preferred. The spot is a casual eatery and parking can fill up fast since it's a shared corner lot, but the service staff we got us settled in quickly. Karaage 5/5 The batter was closer to a funnel cake in consistency than the more Japanese prep, but I'm about it! Plump chunks with a good dip made for a nice addition to the bowls we got. Tonkotsu 5/5 Broth was nicely rich and with more sweet aromas. Noodles weren't quite notable and were the weakest part, but the composition was pretty satisfying at their price point so worth trying at the very least. Having pork two ways (with crispy torched pieces and richly soft chasiu) really brought the bowl together in the best of ways. Butter Corn 4/5 Felt that the broth here went a touch too light for the bowl, but still a solid bowl of ramen. Cute variety, but their signature bowl is the one to roll with imo.
I was pleasantly surprised to see a ramen spot near midtown because my girlfriend lives here. Unfortunately, this place is the definition of what the kids call "mid." After getting seated, the wait staff wasn't very attentive. Either that, or they just didn't care. So after waiting a while to order, we both got the Tonkatsu ramen, with mine being spicy. Mine had the perfect amount of spice, but that was really the only flavor. There was no depth to the broth at all. The pork also didn't have the roast flavor I'm used to with just about any bowl I've had. We also got the shrimp gyoza, and they looked awesome but I didn't care for them. They were bland. The shrimp tempura though? Tremendous. Love what they did with the batter despite how greasy it ended up being. But I don't go to ramen spots for tempura. With the broth being as light as it was, I wonder if it would've been better to order one of the chicken options, especially since they were shown on the menu first. When I got up to pay for the meal, I was asked how everything was, to which I responded "Eehhhh... it's okay." And then he was like "thank you, sir" and bowed with a smile. I raised my eyebrows and walked away. I know they're early but if they hope to make people consider this over Ramen Nagi, here's how it'll go. People will head to this spot, be annoyed with their parking situation as you have to park in front of a sex shop and dive bar across the street from Pink Poodle... and then go back in line at Nagi. It's simply not good enough for what they're charging.
The ramen is pretty good! For $20 it was quite steep, but it does have everything you would want. I would try their normal tonkatsu for cheaper next. The ramen was a bit on the sweeter side which was different for me and the spicy tonkatsu was not very spicy. (I would probably add the ability to change spice levels) I loved the extra garlic bits they put in there it was quite a good touch. The broth, pork, and egg were pretty good and I would come back to try some more. I like the design of the place too very simple with a nice mural on the wall. It wasn't busy, the service was great and fast. Overall, I would say it's definitely worth a try.
I came since it was a recommendation from TikTok. It seems to be very popular, had to wait about 10-15 mins for a table, and then another 30 mins to get our food... (including the appetizer). The food was okay
4 months ago
To start off a lil corner of south sac is hiding this gem my go to over captain crab! Can't go wrong with Thick Blast seasoning! Classic Cajun seasoning. Our server Alexa was super friendly made coming down here even more enjoyable, let us eat and peace and dropped by for refills. Overall happy to pay market price for some lobster because firehouse gets down 5/5 will come again for my next Cajun binge. read more
Before getting into the review, just know that this place is across the steeet from a strip club and it's in the same mall as a weed store. It's a pretty rough area with a lot of sketchy people and places around. The parking lot isn't that big and street parking is inconvenient. I got here right at 5 and not only was I the first the customer, I was the only one here. The door was open but nobody was home. So I walked out, waited 5 minutes, then finally there was a guy who indicated we could sit anywhere. We did, scanned the QR code menu, and... nothing. Nobody came. The lone guy was standing by the register near the bathroom, so I walked over and placed my order with him. Kind of weird as I assumed it was a sit down restaurant, I found later that the waiters do typically take orders at the table. Guess it was just early for them. The appetizers came pretty quickly, given everything we got was fried I guess this isn't too surprising. The karaage mushrooms were fantastic. Like Dutch crunch bread they do lacerate the roof of your mouth if you aren't careful, but the taste and texture is fantastic. Perfectly juicy mushrooms, crispy panko breading. A good squeeze of lemon and these got completely devoured. The shrimp tempura with rice paper was also very good. The rice paper wrapper is airier than normal tempura batter, and while it's thicker, it's incredibly light and basically shatters when you bite it. Very satisfying and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The accompanying sauce was a bit sweet and one-note for me, but my dining companion liked it. Where things fell down a bit were unfortunately on the entrees - spicy garlic toripaitan ramen for me, classic tonkotsu for my companion. Note that they do not offer different sizes of ramen, and the default bowl is pretty big. So kids will almost certainly not be able to finish, which is a shame since kids like ramen. A 1/2 portion option for smaller appetites would be a smart addition (hint hint). I mean you can literally charge 1/2 price for it and have less food waste, seems win-win. For me, the spicy garlic was really a gamble that didn't pay off. While I love spicy food, and I have Carolina reaper hot sauce in my fridge, I do not generally like spicy ramen. Ramen broth has a relatively delicate flavor and I find heat ruins it. Similarly I love garlic, but again, subtle flavors easily get overwhelmed by garlic, so I would typically avoid it in ramen. Well, guess what - it may be their specialty, but this spicy garlic chicken ramen tastes like spice and garlic and little else. All the other flavors are obliterated. If you like spicy garlic soup then you'll probably like this, but this doesn't really read as ramen to me. The noodles were good, the chashu was too thin, and I discovered that chicken pieces in ramen are not all that great. Pork is the king for a reason. I did like all the toppings and visually the bowl was quite nice. However I found myself wishing I had just ordered classic tonkotsu. But... My companion ordered that and barely touched it. There were complaints of it tasting funny, with a sour off putting taste. This from someone who loves ramen and has tried most of the ramen shops in the South Bay and typically calls every single tonkotsu ramen "amazing". So I trust the judgement, and I do think it's quite plausible I couldn't pick up the flavor with the garlic and spice additions to my own ramen. It's good to try new places but it doesn't always pan out, for me the appetizers were great but as a ramen restaurant, Ramen Takumi misses the mark. With the distracted service (the waiter came once to refill water, after that was MIA for water refills or the bill) and the... let's say "undistinguished" ramen, there's not really a compelling reason to return. Layer it in with the super sketchy location and this won't be added to our regular rotation. read more
1 month ago
This place is in a small strip mall so parking is tight. The place itself is pretty nice inside. Love the big painting on the wall. Servers are pretty cool. Food is good, my pork rice bowl was ok It was just the ramen pork, and its small portion. Wife's Garlic Ramen was very tasty though. Oh the mushrooms appetizer is yummy! read more
2 months ago
My son was craving ramen. After doing an online search we decided to check out Ramen Takumi. We arrived to the Ramen spot on an early Sunday evening for dinner. The restaurant is located in an older plaza between San Carlos and N Bascom Avenue in San Jose. Parking is accessible but can be limited in the parking lot out front. The ramen restaurant has nice simple cultural modern decor. There are plenty of tables and booths for dining in. A large beautiful Japanese mural is displayed on the wall. We ordered 1 signature spicy garlic tonkotsu ramen, unagi rice, and a Sakura pairing set special that includes a signature spicy garlic tonkotsu ramen, 1 glass of Sakura sake, and gyoza. Everything was high quality and authentic. The tonkotsu ramens were flavorful. There was a lot of ingredients in the ramens which I appreciated. The unagi rice had big portions. It was very delicious. Gyoza was ok. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Ramen Takumi. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The price point was fair. The vibe was inviting and family friendly. If we happen to be close to the area again, we will be back to try other dishes on the menu. read more
7 hours ago
Ramen Takumi is located in the Business Circle on the corner of West San Carlos & South Bascom Avenue. The restaurant is modern and new. There is a beautiful mural on one wall. They also serve beer, Sake, & soft drinks. The menu is on a QR code on your table. The menu consists of ramen, rice bowls, appetizers, etc. They will come over to take your order when you are ready. One unisex restroom. The service was friendly, patient, and helpful. Signature Spicy Garlic Tonkotsu: creamy pork bone broth, braised chashu, pork belly chashu, ajitama (egg), whole grilled garlic, garlic flakes, garlic oil, kikurage mushrooms, green onions, nori, menma (bamboo shoots), wheat noodle (4/5). Flavorful and mildly spicy broth. I liked that they seared the pork chashu. The marinated egg was creamy but needed to be in the broth longer to take the chill off of the yolk. The thin noodles were similar to Chinese Won Ton noodles. I'm not saying they are, just very similar. They were still good and had a nice chew. The noodles are thinner than I usually prefer. But that is just my preference. Overall, still a tasty bowl of ramen. I'll be back. Support your local business. read more
Broth at the Mouth Yet another ramen restaurant here in the South Bay, as it seems like there's a new spot opening up every other month or so as of late. Not that I'm complaining, mind you, just making an observation. This one is located in SJ's Burbank neighborhood, only about a stone's throw from Valley Fair, and features the usual assortment of soupy goodness, along with all the typical apps and sides one might expect. The Good: *Yelp Waitlist *Service was friendly *Ramen egg was seasoned very well and cooked just a bit jammy, how I like it. *Spicy Garlic Tonkatsu was certainly garlicky,but and not afraid to bring the flavor. I couldn't really taste the Tonkatsu broth, tho, as it was overwhelmed by the garlic. Noodles were a bit thinner than the usual Ramen noodles, but they were adequate. The Meh: *Small shared parking lot with no (nearby) street parking *They do close for two hours (2:30 - 4:30) between lunch and dinner, so be aware if you're trying to do a linner. *The rice in the Karaage rice bowl was overcooked to the point that it was practically a soup. Kinda reminded me of a rice pudding texture, which is great if you're having rice pudding, but not so much if you're not. *Chashu pork had good flavor but it was a bit overcooked and didn't seem freshly made. The Ugly: *They had a sign out front advertising lunch specials, but yet there were none indicated on the menu, which was curious. It wasn't until I went up to the register to pay that I noticed these little mini sign thingamabobbers that should be placed at each table indicating the lunch specials. I'm not sure what good they were doing up at the register, when you order at the table. But, what do I know? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Conclusion: Overall, not a bad spot to get your Ramen fix and should be a welcome addition to this neighborhood. read more
Extremely tasty ramen! Loved the marinated egg cooked just perfectly for a runny yolk. Loved the whole garlic pieces and sliced/fried garlic pieces! The chashu was thick and tender and seasoned perfectly. The onions, mushroom and seaweed all melded together nicely! The noodles had the right texture and mouthfeel. This bowl had so much savory umami flavor! Loved everything about it, including the texture and crunch! The service was also top notch! Dropped my chopsticks and they were instantly reppaced without asking. Could not have asked for a better experience! I also liked the small details like their refreshing lemon water served in metal cups. It was delicious! Overal 10/10! Would highly recommend and will definitely be back! read more
1 year ago
***USP: Japanese ramen place with pork, chicken and vegetarian based broth options. ***AMBIANCE AND LOCATION: looks like they took over the green lotus location. I liked that restaurant as well. But, as I wrote in that review, the location is sketchy, parking can get tight at peak hours during which you might have to park a bit away. The ambiance is better than the previous restaurant in this location as they opened it up a bit and it looks spacious. ***SERVICE: great! The lady helping me checked up quite often, she asked for feedback on my ramen as well. ***FOOD: I dined alone so just got the spicy garlic Toripaitan. It's a chicken based broth but also comes with pork chashu. I asked them to skip the pork and get me the rest. Really great bowl of ramen, I still like the one from Marufuku better but this comes a close second. They call it spicy but it wasn't very in my opinion, just very flavorful and I infact asked them for extra spice mix. The broth is deep, rich and creamy. The boiled egg was perfect with a jammy center. Very garlic forward bowl though, in addition to fried garlic slices they also had whole fried garlic cloves. I didn't mind but garlic haters beware! The noodles were bouncy and perfectly aldente. The chicken chashu was surprisingly soft! Kudos to them as most struggle to cook chicken breast. If I had to nitpick, the chicken chashu was too gamey for me, it was just boiled chicken and was too chicken forward. read more
11 months ago
Ordered: Miso Fire I usually don't eat ramen, but my friend found this place and she wanted to try. Portion size: this thing had A LOT of noodles. I found it very hefty in comparison to other ramen shops. Spice level: I usually don't think ramen is spicy even when it says spicy, but this was actually a pretty good spice. If I had to compare it, it would be like a Shin ramen (red) kind of spice. Toppings are good, they're pretty generous in the amount of toppings they give, but keep in mind for the Miso Fire, there is no egg! Broth was kind of salty in my opinion, but I think for others, this would be good. Service was good, the waiter was kind enough to let us split the check. The place is pretty ok sized but parking is kinda hard so keep that in mind. read more
11 months ago
We're craving some warm ramen and soup before going to Christmas in the Park in downtown SJ. Looked up this spot and was willing to try it out. Great attentive service and waiters were super nice and friendly. Fast service too, we were in and out in less than 1 hour. The restaurant spacing is good, high ceilings and clean tables. Simple designs. Clean bathroom. The spicy miso ramen was pretty good and spicy enough. The butter corn ramen was good and the noodles were a little bit firm but it'll do. Otherwise I would recommend if you want some quick ramen. Thank you Ramen Takumi! read more
Stopped by after some nice shopping at Santana row. After not being interested in food in Santana row. We found takumi on yelp and it was only 1 mile away. Plenty of parking outside as the plaza wasn't really busy. It shares the parking spots with a dollar tree, hookah bar, shoe palace, and other restaurants. We ordered the spicy tonkatsu ramen, chashu rice bowl, and the mushroom karage. The rice bowl was on the lighter side where there was much more white rice than actual "sauced" rice than what I usually prefer. The ramen noodle soup was fine, but the lack of chew on the ramen noodles was missing. It tasted like wonton noodles. The highlight of the dinner was definitely the mushroom karage. Definitely a ton of umami and flavor and worth a take-out order from here. Overall, a pleasant dinner here at takumi. Would go for the mushroom small bites, but nothing else really stood out. read more
We went on Thursday 11/20/2025, with the intention of eating at Green Lotus, and not knowing until we got there the restaurant was now Ramen Takumi. We figured we were there already, so we would try a new restaurant! Upon entering for lunch, there were a couple tables full of people, so there was plenty of space for us. We got seated right away, and the host asked if we wanted to have a high chair - initially declined, but eventually we opted in to use the high chair. A quick glimpse of the menu, and wifey wanted to have ramen, and I wanted a rice bowl to share with our son. We also decided on an appetizer. All in all we got: -Takumi Fried Karaage Mushroom -Classic Tonkatsu Ramen -Chicken Chashu Rice Bowl We are so glad we came here. We will probably come back again! read more
For a local ramen option, it's great that they're around! Lines for Nagi can get a bit ridiculous so something that is far faster and gets you most of the way there for that ramen itch I'm more than happy to support. Takumi's broth and flavors run a little sweeter, but generally pretty well done overall. Their signature assortment seems to be where they're strongest, as my brother's butter corn ran a little lighter than preferred. The spot is a casual eatery and parking can fill up fast since it's a shared corner lot, but the service staff we got us settled in quickly. Karaage 5/5 The batter was closer to a funnel cake in consistency than the more Japanese prep, but I'm about it! Plump chunks with a good dip made for a nice addition to the bowls we got. Tonkotsu 5/5 Broth was nicely rich and with more sweet aromas. Noodles weren't quite notable and were the weakest part, but the composition was pretty satisfying at their price point so worth trying at the very least. Having pork two ways (with crispy torched pieces and richly soft chasiu) really brought the bowl together in the best of ways. Butter Corn 4/5 Felt that the broth here went a touch too light for the bowl, but still a solid bowl of ramen. Cute variety, but their signature bowl is the one to roll with imo. read more
I was pleasantly surprised to see a ramen spot near midtown because my girlfriend lives here. Unfortunately, this place is the definition of what the kids call "mid." After getting seated, the wait staff wasn't very attentive. Either that, or they just didn't care. So after waiting a while to order, we both got the Tonkatsu ramen, with mine being spicy. Mine had the perfect amount of spice, but that was really the only flavor. There was no depth to the broth at all. The pork also didn't have the roast flavor I'm used to with just about any bowl I've had. We also got the shrimp gyoza, and they looked awesome but I didn't care for them. They were bland. The shrimp tempura though? Tremendous. Love what they did with the batter despite how greasy it ended up being. But I don't go to ramen spots for tempura. With the broth being as light as it was, I wonder if it would've been better to order one of the chicken options, especially since they were shown on the menu first. When I got up to pay for the meal, I was asked how everything was, to which I responded "Eehhhh... it's okay." And then he was like "thank you, sir" and bowed with a smile. I raised my eyebrows and walked away. I know they're early but if they hope to make people consider this over Ramen Nagi, here's how it'll go. People will head to this spot, be annoyed with their parking situation as you have to park in front of a sex shop and dive bar across the street from Pink Poodle... and then go back in line at Nagi. It's simply not good enough for what they're charging. read more
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1 year ago
The ramen is pretty good! For $20 it was quite steep, but it does have everything you would want. I would try their normal tonkatsu for cheaper next. The ramen was a bit on the sweeter side which was different for me and the spicy tonkatsu was not very spicy. (I would probably add the ability to change spice levels) I loved the extra garlic bits they put in there it was quite a good touch. The broth, pork, and egg were pretty good and I would come back to try some more. I like the design of the place too very simple with a nice mural on the wall. It wasn't busy, the service was great and fast. Overall, I would say it's definitely worth a try. read more
6 months ago
I came since it was a recommendation from TikTok. It seems to be very popular, had to wait about 10-15 mins for a table, and then another 30 mins to get our food... (including the appetizer). The food was okay read more
New Ramen shop popping up in West SJ which is surprising! The area is a bit sketch but the location is next to Nick the Greek and other food spots. The parking lot is small but we still found parking in it. Their front door scrapes on the ground so be-careful when opening wide. Interior is simple and clean with a big mural on the wall. I went with the Spicy Garlic Tonkatsu and i enjoyed it. The broth is not salty, kind of light and nice. I liked the ramen noodles are al dente so on the harder side but still cooked which i liked bc i dont like soggy noodles. The meat was soft and nice and the bamboo shoots and onions and the cooked whole marinated garlics were a surprise and i kinda liked biting into it. Nice and crunchy. Overall i enjoyed our dinner and im not sure for how long but it was 50% off i think. Recommend to check out! read more
1 year ago
Its really good and solid ramen. Very close to what you would get in Japan (was there a few weeks ago). I got the pork ramen with the fried mushrooms. Both were really good and highly recommend. They need a dipping sauce for the mushrooms, maybe kewpie mayo would have helped. Overall quality of food was spot on but the parking lot is not that desirable. Parking is quite tight and small. Staff seemed a bit new but friendly. Tax and tip is at $35 all together. read more
Came here on opening week and had a pleasant experience! I ordered the #1 - Signature Spicy Garlic Toripaitan and Takumi Fried Karaage Mushroom. The ramen came out hot, and as a garlic lover, I enjoyed it. Also the egg... SO PERFECT. They came out whole and were so jammy in the middle!! Definitely the best jammy egg i've had at any ramen spot so props to the chefs. The fried mushrooms were great too, they have a sort of sweetness to them. Staff were kind and made plenty of rounds with lemon water. Note: - There's plenty of seating inside - parking can be difficult to find in this lot - There's such a beautiful hand painted mural in the restaurant which was a nice touch! read more
2 months ago
Not worth it. Firstly, idk why there is so many 5 star reviews. After tasting it, this rightfully deserves a 1. My gf and I ordered Shoyu ramen, tonkatsu ramen and their chicken karage. To start off, the karage is more akin to American fried chicken than true karage. It tasted like it was just breading and chicken. No spices, or outstanding flavor that stands out. Both of their broths barely had much of any flavor. It was light in taste and not in a good way, no outstanding pop in flavor or character in any of them. The cuts of pork belly didn't have any distinction of flavor either, not far off from saying it was just boiled and served as is. To say this was ramen would be an insult to ramen itself. read more
Ramen Takumi just had their official opening today so we had to try. The restaurant is in a somewhat shady area surrounded by a Dollar Tree and an adult shop. The parking lot is very small so plan accordingly. The restaurant itself is somewhat generic in appearance. If you're looking for a well funded atmosphere like Marafuku or Ippudo, this isn't for you. Honestly if they removed the unused drink fridge, soft drink display case, and random trash cans, this place would look better. The service and food,however, are excellent. They're very friendly and the food comes out quickly. We got the spicy garlic tonkotsu ramen and it lived up to the name. The broth is rich and has tons of garlic. It's spicy but tolerably so. The noodles and chashu have great consistency and flavor. The chicken karaage rice bowl was pretty good. The rice was a bit dry/undercooked but the chicken was tender and well seasoned. I'll definitely go back soon. read more
A garlic lover's spicy ramen dream! We went during soft opening -- the only ramen bowls available were signature spicy garlic toripaitan (#1) and classic tonkotsu (#4). We both got #1. FIRE. Bamboo shoots, soft boiled egg, mushrooms, seaweed sheets, green onions, garlic, 2 pieces pork belly & 2 pieces chicken. Great amount of toppings, flavorful broth, loved the slightly crispy edge to the pork belly. There's whole cloves of garlic in this, be warned! You won't be fit to be around non-garlicked humans afterward. It really wasn't very spicy, but they provide chili oil upon request. The chili oil had a great flavor to it too, def recommend. We will DEFINITELY be back! read more
4 months ago
The servers are very attentive, we ordered the spicy garlic tonkatsu and it was delicious, it had fried bits of garlic that made it extra tasty, sad to say i forgot to take a picture of it. Did wish it was spicier though. Also ordered the chicken karrage, its dark meat chicken which makes it really juicy when you take a bite but still has a crispyness to it. They were quite big pieces too. The place was nice and relaxing for an enjoyable dining experience. read more
The server was really attentive and kind, you could tell he really cared. The inside was also super nice and relaxing, it was easy to chat with my partner without needing to raise my voice or anything. Onto the food! 1. Mushroom karaage: 5/5 probably the highlight of the meal!!! It was so good. I thought it was strange that there was no sauce at first but it's not like chicken where it could be dry and need sauce. The lemon was all the extra flavor it needed. 2. Shrimp tempura was green flakes: 4/5 this was an interesting experience as we weren't sure what the reason for the green rice flakes but after eating it, we made a guess that it might be a healthier alternative? Because it was rice flakes, it was still crunchy, but not the same as a typical tempura crunch, and it actually was less oily. I might even go as far as saying it wasn't oily at all. 3. Classic tonkatsu: 4/5 I forgot to ask for no bamboo shoots which really affects the flavor of the soup but otherwise it was a very classic tonkatsu. I appreciated the chewiness and thickness of the noodles, the thickness and grilledness of the chashu, and the right amount of toppings. 4. Ajitama: 3/5 the color was very pale so I think it could've been marinated longer but the yolk itself was flavorful! read more
1 year ago
11 months ago
Tried the Signature Spicy Garlic Ramen and the Classic Tonkotsu Ramen. Also tried the Green Tempura Shrimp and the Fried Takumi Mushrooms. Both the Classic Tonkotsu Ramen and the Signature Spicy Garlic Ramen had pork broth with sweet as the most notable flavor. The Spicy Garlic also had a sesame flavor. It was better than the Classic Tonkotsu. They both come with thin noodles. The noodles didn't have the al dente chew texture but the portion was pretty generous. There were 3 pieces of Chashu pork belly strips in each ramen. Chashu was tender, one of the most tender Chashu meat I've had. The Green Shrimp Tempura had batter coating and rolled in green cereal then fried. The shrimp was juicy inside and crispy outside. Served with a dipping sauce that resembles sweet salsa. The Fried Mushrooms had a sweet bread crumb coating; tasted like it was sprinkled with sugar. Nice dining room. Parking is a little difficult. The one thing they need to address is staff training. read more
ordered the spicy garlic tonkotsu. went around 5:30pm on a saturday and was fairly empty. the tables filled up after 6pm though. the broth was wayyy too sweet. very average tasting ramen. would not recommend to go. large portion size. very filling. service is good. in kind of an interesting location, but ample parking. read more
1 year ago
Came here with my daughter for a bowl of ramen and tried this first time. The service was attentive and the food was tasty! We ordered chicken karage and I wanted to order the Vegan Tantanmen but they said it wasn't available. I ordered the chicken based broth with chicken breast (I can't remember what it's called) but it was delicious. I asked my daughter if we should return and she said 'So yummy let's come back here forever.' We will definitely return read more
1 year ago
Wanted to check this place out since I was in the mood for some Ramen, so as always I checked Yelp for any good recommendations and saw that this was a fairly new place that was in a plaza that I was familiar with. I know that parking might be a bit tricky to find being that there are a lot of other stores around but I went around dinner time before the evening rush and I'm so glad I came in at the right time. Was seated right away and first thing I noticed was he cool looking mural that they had on the opposite wall that I was sitting at. Really colorful and it was something I could admire while waiting for my food. I noticed that many were ordering the Signature Spicy Garlic Tonkatsu so I decided on getting that along with the Takumi Fried Karaage Mushroom Both came out at a good time when more people started coming in and the servers were starting to get more busy. I was surprised that the ramen had a good amount of the Pork Belly Chashu hiding inside and the noodles were to my liking. I thought the broth was really tasty and I saved my ajiama egg for last to complete my meal. The mushrooms were really good as well with a good texture and crispness to it. I really enjoyed my meal here and looking forward to coming back soon to try other ramen and dishes! read more
1 year ago
New ramen spot opened and had to give it a try. Very friendly and fast service. Was welcomed right as I walked in, the place is very spacious with lots of seating. I ordered take out paid 18.59 with tip for a chicken bowl and a side and waited no more then 10 mins for my food. Overall food was great for the price filled me up and was delicious. Will definitely come and try out other items on the menu. read more
6 months ago
Great food with a huge menu. Very quiet and good for and lover of clean fresh food. There is something for any diner on the menu. Friendly service was the icing on the cakes read more
7 months ago
Food is amazing! The meat and broth is very flavorful. I was craving ramen and didn't want to wait in the long line at Ramen Nagi. Glad I came here, has better toppings and better flavor than Ramen Nagi. Highly recommend read more
8 months ago
Service was great. Very attentive and assisted with choosing between the three non spicy options. The fried mushrooms are as good as others have proclaimed. We took half home and they were better with ranch. The chicken ramen was solid. Good mouth feel and the noodles had just the right chewiness. The miso corn was a bit light in flavor. Only reason for for stars was both ramens seemed lighter than expected. Not bad. Just lighter. Planning on coming back to try the tonkatsu option. The restaurant was very clean and tables were biased quickly. Really enjoyed the mural! read more
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